Planning Authority officials moved in to clear illegal scrapyards at Ta' Harbat between Zejtuin and Birzebbuga this morning.

Officials reported some opposition and an earthmover blocked the road.

Police intervened as arguments got heated and one of the owners filed court application, stopping the action.

One of the scrapyards was the scene of a fierce fire in August. Two cameramen had been assaulted while on coverage.

See http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20150802/local/scrapyard-catches-fire-cameramen-attacked.579043 

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